Kinetic child restraint device
OwnerJohn Guentherinventor
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Abstract
The invention is directed to a kinetic child restraint device which is fastened to or integrated into the seat of a vehicle to provide for 360 degree spherical impact protection to significantly reducing the risk of injury to a child in the event of a collision. The restraint device includes a capsule, a pivotally attached bracket and a pivotally attached base. The restraint device is designed so that it will automatically pivot a child forward, rearward and sideways to position the head, neck and back of the child perpendicular to the impact force. The restraint device is also designed to rotate during a collision to dissipate impact forces to reduce the risk of injury to the child.
Claims9
A child support device adapted for vehicular travel including:
- a capsule adapted to contain and support a child for travel;
- a bracket pivotally secured to said capsule on at least one side thereof so as to provide pivotal movement of said capsule with respect to said bracket about a first axis lying in a first plane;
- a pivotal mounting connection adapted to pivotally connect said bracket to a vehicle support for rotation about a second axis, said second axis lying in a second plane which intersects said first plane;
- whereby said capsule is simultaneously pivotable about said first and second axes.
A child support device adapted for vehicular travel including:
- a capsule adapted to contain and support a child for travel;
- a bracket adapted to pivotally support said capsule;
- a first pivot connecting said bracket to said capsule at a point offset from the center of gravity of said capsule to create a first offset axis of rotation lying in a first plane;
- a second pivot connecting said bracket to a support member at a point offset from the center of gravity of said capsule to create a second offset axis of rotation lying in a second plane, said support member adapted to be secured to a vehicle;
- whereby said capsule is simultaneously pivotal about said first and second axes.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.